As I struggled to make sense of my life as a young multipotentialite, the journals of Søren Kierkegaard seemed to echo my thoughts. It turns out that this nineteenth century philosopher’s thoughts on identity and anxiety are more relevant than ever.
Hobbies Add Meaning to Our Lives that Hustles Just Can’t
Face it: multipotentialites have a trying-to-monetize-everything problem. Here’s why having hobbies that are just for fun matters, and how you can get back to prioritizing them.
5 Role Models You Need in Your Life
As a multipotentialite, you’ll probably never meet a single individual who shares all of your diverse interests and pursuits. You need multiple role models that align with your long-term career and lifestyle goals.
What My Unconventional Career Taught Me About Multipotentialite Life
As a multi-instrumentalist, I’ve had to work hard to create a coherent professional identity for myself. I’ve struggled with balancing my different musical pursuits, and with clients and colleagues taking me less than seriously because I do many things. Sound familiar, multipotentailites?
So, You Think You’ve Found “The One”?
When you’ve spent spent tons of time and mental energy embracing a multipotentialite career vision that definitely does not involve committing to any one thing, discovering your “perfect career” can really throw you off. Here are three things to keep in mind if you think you’ve found your forever job.
The Joyful Intersections of Multipotentiality & Neurodivergence
Much has been written about the struggles and challenges that come with being neurodivergent. But what about the positive and joyful aspects? Here’s one: I have come to recognize that many of my autistic traits overlap with the characteristics that make me a multipotentialite.
The Power of Seeking Your Singular “Why”
Even as multipotentialites come to appreciate the way we’re wired, we might still yearn for something to tie our lives together: a single overarching element that connects our seemingly disparate pursuits. Here’s why looking for that thread is worth it—even if you never quite find it.
Puttyhustle 101: Building a Foundation for your Future Business
So you find yourself standing on the cusp of what might become your brand new business or side-hustle. You have an idea of what you want to do, and you’re excited about doing it! There’s just that small matter of figuring out exactly how to execute your idea…
How to Make Healthy Comparisons—and Why You Should Try It
Not comparing ourselves to others is basically impossible. But a happy, fulfilled, and successful multipotentialite life is a unique thing—it’s hard to compare it against another life! Here’s how to reframe comparison altogether.
